Dental bonding is a marginally invasive procedure that involves very minimal preparation. Anesthesia is generally not needed unless the bonding is used to fill a decayed tooth or if the tooth needs to be shaved to alter its shape. Our dentist will use a shade chart to closely match the color of the composite resin with that of your natural teeth.

First, the tooth that needs to be treated will be cleaned and dried. A rubber dam and sterile gauze will be used to keep treatment areas dry since composite resin is applied in liquid form and sticks best on dry areas.

The affected tooth will then be prepared by soft etching to create a slightly roughened surface for better adhesion to the bonding material. This material is a putty-like resin that is then cast into the desired shape. After the required amount of composite resin has been placed over the affected area, a laser curing light will be used to toughen the bonding material.

To ensure a natural-looking and beautiful result, final adjustments can be made by smoothing and filing down the bonding material. After treatment, patients can immediately notice an improvement in the appearance of their teeth. The complete process takes about thirty to sixty minutes, and the total time in the dental chair will depend on the number of teeth undergoing the bonding process.